AMA CPT® Assistant - 2014 Issue 10 (October)
CPT(r) and RBRVS 2015 Annual Symposium & ICD-10-CM Workshop (October 2014)
October 2014 pages 11-13 CPT® and RBRVS 2015 Annual Symposium & ICD-10-CM Workshop Reserve your seat at the coding industry's premier coding and reimbursement event. Meet and learn directly from the experts about CPT®, the Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS), and Medicare. Ensure accurate and efficient claims submission in 2015. Conference Location The site for this year's CPT® and RBRVS 2015 Annual Symposium and ICD-10-CM Chicago Workshop is the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, located at 540 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Nov. 19-21, 2014 The AMA invites you to join hundreds of your...
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Article Overview
This article previews an AMA training event for coding and reimbursement professionals. It outlines the broad subject areas covered at the CPT and RBRVS symposium, including Medicare payment policy updates and specialty-specific coding topics, and describes the ICD-10-CM workshop’s focus on preparation, guideline review, documentation, and case-based practice. The page is useful for readers evaluating whether the conference content matches their coding education or transition needs.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps coders, auditors, and practice staff identify a relevant professional education event and understand the general scope of the coding and reimbursement topics offered.
Article Sections
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Conference Location
Provides the venue and scheduling details for the event.
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CPT and RBRVS 2015 Annual Symposium & ICD-10-CM Chicago Workshop
Introduces the annual coding and reimbursement symposium, the organizations and experts involved, and the broad subject areas planned for discussion.
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Revisions to CPT, Adjustments to RBRVS, and Coverage Changes
Summarizes the general focus on annual coding updates, payment policy changes, and related coverage topics.
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Emerging Issues
Describes a review of developing topics that may affect future coding procedure and policy.
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The AMA ICD-10-CM Chicago Workshop
Outlines the companion ICD-10-CM workshop and its emphasis on readiness, guideline review, documentation, and practice exercises.
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During the Workshop, you will:
Lists the general learning activities and training components included in the workshop.
What You Will Learn
- The general purpose and audience of an AMA coding education event.
- The broad categories of CPT, RBRVS, Medicare, and ICD-10-CM content included in the program.
- The types of training activities offered in the workshop setting.
- The role of documentation, guidelines, and practice cases in ICD-10-CM preparation.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding educators
- Billing and reimbursement staff
- Physician practice administrators
- Compliance and audit professionals
- Health information management professionals
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